The primary mission of the Rhode Island Department of Health is to prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.

Leading Priorities

Address the socioeconomic and environmental determinants of health.
Eliminate health disparities and promote health equity.
Ensure access to quality health services for all Rhode Islanders, including the state's vulnerable populations.  


Organizational Structure

    Community Health and Equity, Division of
    Customer Services, Division of
    Environmental Health, Division of
    Health Equity Institute
    Policy, Information and Communications, Division of
    Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and Emergency Medical Services, 
    RIDOH Academic Institute
    State Laboratories and Medical Examiners, Division of

Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines | Rhode Island Department of Health

To prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.

Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines | Rhode Island Department of Health

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